San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore was in the starting lineup today against the Minnesota Vikings, but his lingering right ankle injury might make it a short day.

Frank Gore’s fantasy owners have to be thrilled with the runner’s amazing first-half numbers.

Let it be known fantasy fans — Darren Sproles is the best running back in San Diego.

Niners RB Frank Gore shared his thoughts on the season opener and what the offense might have in mind for 2009.

Why is DeAngelo Williams falling in fantasy drafts? This guy is a star in the making and worth a top-five pick in every standard scoring system.

The 49ers quarterback battle between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith grabbed all of the headlines in San Francisco. But offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye says that it does not matter who the quarterback is — the offense still runs through RB Frank Gore.

The 49ers have a lot of uncertainty heading into their preseason opener against the Broncos on Friday. Coach Mike Singletary has yet to name a starting quarterback. First-round draft pick Michael Crabtree is nowhere to be found. And star MLB Patrick Willis has yet to return to practice after suffering a strained ankle on the first day of training camp and his status for Friday is uncertain.

Michael Fabiano, in his latest fantasy notebook, laments the disappearance of the reliable, true No. 1 fantasy running back.

We all know that anything can happen in the NFL, and last season, the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons were among the league’s surprise teams. With that in mind, here are the most dangerous 2008 non-playoff teams that will make noise in 2009, and some might even find their way into the postseason.

Is Steven Jackson worth a first-round pick in 2009 fantasy football drafts? The veteran runner hasn’t lived up to the huge numbers he put in 2006, but will be put in a position to succeed in St. Louis this season.

RB Frank Gore says his late-season ankle injury is “feeling better.” He also says he hasn’t been told of any plan by the San Francisco 49ers to reduce his workload next season.

Michael Fabiano discusses the fantasy implications of the NFL Draft.

Michael Fabiano examines the impact fantasy players in the 2009 NFL rookie class.

Running back Frank Gore returns and will start for the 49ers.

49ers running back Frank Gore will not play due to his sprained ankle for the second straight week.